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Gerry Cunningham's Sea of Cortez Cruising Guide: Volume 1, The Lower Gulf of California
Gerry Cunningham's Sea of Cortez Cruising Guide: Volume 1, The Lower Gulf of California
IHP_GCG1
$29.95  
Paperback, Gerry Cunningham, 158 pages, 8 x 10, 9781951116101
Covers Cabo to Conception Bay with over 120 anchorages described. For power or sail. Reformatted to 8x10 paperback. Gerry Cunningham's work lives on in our new Legacy Series. We have touched up the layout of this classic guide to make it easier to use. Laminated cover for added durability.
Celestial Navigation in the GPS Age (Revised and Expanded)
Celestial Navigation in the GPS Age (Revised and Expanded)
IHP_CNAV
$29.95  
Paperback, John Karl, 310 pages, 9.9 x 7.2, 9780939837755
Celestial Navigation in the GPS Age by John Karl This revised and expanded edition of this popular CN book now introduces simple tabular sight reductions first, followed by calculator methods for those wishing to take full advantage of their flexibility. Of course it retains the same...
The Chinese Sailing Rig, 3rd Edition - Design and Build Your Own Junk Rig
The Chinese Sailing Rig, 3rd Edition - Design and Build Your Own Junk Rig
IHP_JUNKRIG
$18.95  
Paperback, Derek Van Loan, 112 pages, 7.8 x 6.4, 9780939837700
The Chinese Sailing Rig: Design and Build Your Own Junk Rig is a stem-to-stern guide for the Western sailor who wants to junk rig any hull. . Words and drawings clearly explain in detail concepts that have been successfully used for millennia in the Orient. Using Western materials and...
Celestial Navigation with the S Table
Celestial Navigation with the S Table
IHP_STABLE
$9.95  
Paperback, Mike Pepperday, 24 pages, 8.5 x 5.5, 9780939837090
Recently developed method to back-up celestial navigation computers. Uses DR position, is shortest and simplest to learn table and method, works for all latitudes and altitudes and is a practical star identifier.
Kachemak Bay to Prince William Sound Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-bound)
Kachemak Bay to Prince William Sound Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-bound)
IHP_PWS
$29.95  
Spiral-Bound, 26 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116279
The charts in this chart alas are significantly reduced in size, the text may be difficult to read. Charts are intended for planning only.
CRUISING GUIDE TO THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS: 3rd Edition CRUISING GUIDE TO THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS: 3rd Edition
CRUISING GUIDE TO THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS: 3rd Edition
IHP_CGHI
$49.95  
Paperback, Carolyn & Bob Mehaffy, 336 pages, 8 x 10, 9781937196837
The CRUISING GUIDE TO THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS is a boaters’ companion designed to aid resident and visiting boaters alike in their enjoyment of the Islands. The first section, “The Hawaiian Islands,” offers a brief look at the geological, historical, and political history of the Islands, as well...
The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat: Expanded 4th Edition
The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat: Expanded 4th Edition
PAR227
$19.95  
Paperback, Mark Nicholas, 328 pages, 6 x 9, 9781951116026
The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat  speaks to dreamers and explorers alike, presenting information about this wonderful and rewarding lifestyle. Mark Nicholas has combined his experience of life aboard with the advice of other liveaboards, marina owners, technicians, boat manufacturers,...
2002 American Practical Navigator - Bowditch - Paperback Book
2002 American Practical Navigator - Bowditch - Paperback Book
IHP_BOWD02
$79.95  
Paperback, 882 pages, 8 x 10.5, 9781951116545
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Dr. Jeff Meldrum's Relict Hominoid Fun and Learning Activity Workbook: Yowie Edition
Dr. Jeff Meldrum's Relict Hominoid Fun and Learning Activity Workbook: Yowie Edition
IHP_RH5
$12.95  
Paperback, Jeff Meldrum, 32 pages, 8 x 10
The Relict Hominoid Fun and Learning Activity Workbook series introduces the young learner to one of the most intriguing mysteries of science today – are there human-like creatures still living in the wild forests of the world, like the dense forests of Australia’s Great Dividing Range? The...
Quick Guide to the Rules of the Road
Quick Guide to the Rules of the Road
IHP_NAVQ
$12.95  
Spiral-Bound, 28 pages, 10.25 x 4, 9781951116477
Designed to replace the discontinued Captain's Quick Guide , our handy spiral-bound guide to the Nautical Rules of the Road is meant to improve upon that popular guide. Printed on card stock with waterproof front and back cover.  Learn: How to Interpret the Lights You See on Other...
Charlie's Charts: HAWAIIAN ISLANDS - Guide Book
Charlie's Charts: HAWAIIAN ISLANDS - Guide Book
IHP_CHC007*
$34.95  
Paperback, Charles and Margo Wood, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196400
This guide has a detailed sketch of all anchorages and marina facilities in the Hawaiian Islands. The introduction discusses significant topics such as weather, navigation, provisioning, entry procedures, pets, radio communication and diving. The Appendices include a chart list, weather...
The Trailer Sailer: Owner's Manual
The Trailer Sailer: Owner's Manual
PAR044
$17.95  
Paperback, Gregg Nestor, 340 pages, 9 x 6, 9780939837823
The Trailer Sailer Owner's Manual should be included with every trailerable sailboat. This comprehensive guide to selecting, caring for, and enjoying a trailerable sailboat will answer all your questions about fitting out, care of your sails, launching and retrieval, and boat maintenance. ....
First Aid At Sea
First Aid At Sea
PAR016
$14.95  
Spiral-Bound, Douglas Justins, Colin Berry, 26 pages, 9.8 x 3.1, 9780939837595
First Aid at Sea provides an easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers:Colour coded thumb index of emergencies for quick reference Concise descriptions of medical conditions with prioritized list of treatments Ring binding and waterproof pages to withstand use at sea...
1981 American Practical Navigator - Bowditch - Volume 2 - Paperback Book
1981 American Practical Navigator - Bowditch - Volume 2 - Paperback Book
IHP_BOWD81V2
$74.95  
Paperback, 8 x 10.5, 9781937196264
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
MMDREF Reprints From The Coast Pilots & Light Lists
MMDREF Reprints From The Coast Pilots & Light Lists
IHP_MMCPLL
$49.95  
Paperback, USCG, 314 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780160419584
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Lighthouse Activity Book
Lighthouse Activity Book
IHP_LHA001
$12.95  
Paperback, Elinor DeWire, 75 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780945092551
Includes read-aloud stories, word games, puzzles, coloring pages, art activities, poems, biographies of famous lighthouse people, cartoons, scrambles, trivia and much more. Fun for any lighthouse fan of any age.
MMDREF Tide Tables & Tidal Current Tables 1983
MMDREF Tide Tables & Tidal Current Tables 1983
IHP_MMTTC
$29.95  
Paperback, USCG, 254 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780160426889
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
BIGFOOT 2025 Calendar "Dangerous Encounters"
BIGFOOT 2025 Calendar "Dangerous Encounters"
IHP_SDC25C
$15.95  
Bigfoot, Dangerous Encounters calendar features actual accounts of Sasquatch encounters spanning the 20th and 21st centuries. Real reports. Real danger. Do You Believe? Art by Slade Delastrode  
Relict Hominoid Fun and Learning Activity Workbook: Yeti Edition
Relict Hominoid Fun and Learning Activity Workbook: Yeti Edition
IHP_RH1
$12.95  
Paperback, Jeff Meldrum, 30 pages, 8 x 10, 9781951116507
Introduces the young learner to one of the most intriguing mysteries of science today – are there man-like creatures still living in the wild places of the world, like the Himalayan mountains? The activities in this workbook will challenge aspiring scientists to think about the evidence for this...
Dr. Jeff Meldrum's Relict Hominoid Fun and Learning Activity Workbook: Orang Pendek Edition
Dr. Jeff Meldrum's Relict Hominoid Fun and Learning Activity Workbook: Orang Pendek Edition
IHP_RH4
$12.95  
Paperback, Jeff Meldrum, 32 pages, 8 x 10
The Relict Hominoid Fun and Learning Activity Workbook Series introduces the young learner to one of the most intriguing mysteries of science today – are there human-like creatures still living in the wild forests of the world, like numerous highlands and islands of southeast Asia? The activities...
Gulf Coast Texas to Mississippi Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-Bound)
Gulf Coast Texas to Mississippi Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-Bound)
IHP_GCCB1
$49.95  
Spiral-Bound, 68 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116309
The charts in this chart alas are significantly reduced in size, the text may be difficult to read. Charts are intended for planning only.
Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands Chart Atlas (12 x 18" Spiral-Bound)
Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands Chart Atlas (12 x 18" Spiral-Bound)
IHP_PRCB
$32.95  
Spiral-Bound, 32 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116484
The charts in this chart alas are significantly reduced in size, the text may be difficult to read. Charts are intended for planning only.
Bigfoot 2025 Calendar
Bigfoot 2025 Calendar
IHP_SDC25A
$15.95  
8.5 x 11
The official, fully illustrated BIGFOOT 2025 calendar is here! Learn about what Bigfoot does for fun, what he eats, and more! Full color, detailed illustrations for each month of 2025 After looking around for a quality Bigfoot calendar and having no luck, we decided to make...
Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere
Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere
IHP_20SSB
$19.95  
Paperback, John Vigor, 136 pages, 9 x 6, 9780939837328
John Vigor turns the spotlight on twenty seaworthy sailboats that are at home on the ocean in all weather. These are old fiberglass boats, mostly of traditional design and strong construction. . All are small, from 20 feet to 32 feet overall, but all have crossed oceans, and all are cheap....
The DeWire Guide to Lighthouses of Pacific Coast
The DeWire Guide to Lighthouses of Pacific Coast
IHP_DEWIREPAC
$24.95  
Paperback, Elinor DeWire, 292 pages, 8.8 x 5.5, 9780939837861
This guidebook, now in a second, expanded edition, is a roundup of the existing lighthouses along the Pacific Coast of the United States lighthouses in California, Oregon, and Washington. . Most West Coast sentinels still exhibit a beacon each night, while a few serve only as daymarks. Many are...
How To Rename Your Boat And 19 Other Useful Ceremonies, Superstitions, Prayers, Rituals, and Curses
How To Rename Your Boat And 19 Other Useful Ceremonies, Superstitions, Prayers, Rituals, and Curses
PAR027
$10.95  
Paperback, John Vigor, 210 pages, 9 x 6.5, 9780939837625
John Vigor, a freelance writer and editor, is the author of 10 boating books, including Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere (Paradise Cay), and numerous magazine articles. . He is a sailing and navigation instructor qualified by the American Sailing Association.
PILOT HOUSE LOG
PILOT HOUSE LOG
IHP_PHLOG
$18.95  
Paperback, 102 pages, 6 x 9
Printed on demand
Dead Man's Chest
Dead Man's Chest
PAR049
$14.95  
Paperback, Roger L. Johnson, 316 pages, 9 x 6, 939837455
Dead Man's Chest is a classic pirate yarn that begins with long John Silver's escape from the merchantman Hispaniola at Peurta Plata and culminates with the American Revolution more than a decade later. It describes in rich detail the unholy alliance formed between this soft-hearted cut-throat,...
Cruising Guide to San Francisco Bay: 3rd Edition Cruising Guide to San Francisco Bay: 2nd Edition
Cruising Guide to San Francisco Bay: 3rd Edition
IHP_CGSF
$49.95  
Paperback, Carolynn & Bob Mehaffy, 248 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196448
THE BOOK Cruising sailors around the world know that San Francisco Bay is an excellent cruising area, but few know of the multitude of destinations available here. Within a few hours’ sail of each other are the generally cool City Front and the often sunny Alameda Island, busy Sausalito and...
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Destination Mexico
Destination Mexico
PAR009
$10.95 $19.95  
Paperback, Carolyn & Bob Mehaffy, 181 pages, 10.7 x 8.2, 9780939837410
Everything you need to know about getting yourself and your boat ready for a cruise of weeks or months in Mexican waters. For the practical, hands-on pleasure boat skipper, whether power or sail, you'll find advice on clothing and provisions, recreational and galley equipment, toiletries and...
Heavy Weather Avoidance (Concepts and Applications of 500 Mb Charts)
Heavy Weather Avoidance (Concepts and Applications of 500 Mb Charts)
IHP_HWA
$49.95  
Paperback, Ma-Li Chen and Lee S. Chesneau, 250 pages, 11.3 x 8.5, 9780939837786
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
ENGINE ROOM LOG
ENGINE ROOM LOG
IHP_ERLOG
$14.95  
Paperback, 102 pages, 6 x 9
Printed on demand 49 days
French for Cruisers
French for Cruisers
PAR042
$29.95  
Spiral-Bound, Kathy Parsons, 352 pages, 8.1 x 7, 9780967590516
This practical, easy-to-use guide provides the vocabulary and language skills necessary to cruise in French-speaking waters. . Whether your boating plans include the Caribbean, French Polynesia, Mediterranean or the canals of France, French For Cruisers gives you the tools you need to communicate.
Campground Cookery (POD Edition)
Campground Cookery (POD Edition)
IHP_CAMPCOOK
$11.95  
Paperback, Brenda K. Kulibert, 154 pages, 6 x 9, 9781951116651
This title is now print-on-demand with an updated look, and the same great recipes.
2025 Nautical Almanac - Book
2025 Nautical Almanac - Book
PAR325
$29.95  
Paperback, U.K. Hydrographic, 384 pages, 7 x 10, 9781951116910
The cornerstone for all celestial navigation, listing the celestial bodies used for navigation, a sight reduction table, and other information valuable to the offshore navigator. The content of this edition is identical to the United States Naval Observatory edition. Paradise Cay Publications is...
Engineers Log Book - 62 day (11x17 spiral-bound)
Engineers Log Book - 62 day (11x17 spiral-bound)
IHP_ELB
$35.95  
Spiral-Bound, 126 pages, 11 x 17
Printed in-house spiral bound 11x17
Compass Book
Compass Book
PAR024
$15.95  
Paperback, Mike Harris, 104 pages, 11 x 8.3, 9780939837274
Leads the way to a useful understanding of how to repair and maintain and adjust the marine compass. Indicates when to seek the training and experience of a professional adjuster.
Twenty Affordable Sailboats to Take You Anywhere
Twenty Affordable Sailboats to Take You Anywhere
IHP_20ASB
$22.95  
Paperback, Gregg Nestor (foreword by John Vigor), 224 pages, 9x6, 9780939837724
In Twenty Affordable Sailboats to Take You Anywhere you will find in-depth reviews of twenty affordable, comfortable, and seaworthy sailboats. These boats range in size from 30-38 feet, an ideal size for the cruising couple, yet big enough to accommodate an occasional cruising hitchhiker or two....
Prince William Sound BookletChart (West)
Prince William Sound BookletChart (West)
IHP_PWSBCW
$26.95  
Spiral-Bound, 154 pages, 8.5 x 11
A compilation of NOAA BookletCharts that cover the western area of the Prince William Sound.  Spiral-Bound Laminated Covers Includes the following BookletCharts: 16700 16701  (HISTORICAL CHART, NO LONGER UPDATED BY NOAA) 16702  (HISTORICAL CHART, NO LONGER UPDATED BY...
Gerry Cunningham's Sea of Cortez Cruising Guide: Vol 2 The Middle Gulf of California
Gerry Cunningham's Sea of Cortez Cruising Guide: Vol 2 The Middle Gulf of California
IHP_GCG2
$29.95  
Paperback, Gerry Cunningham, 146 pages, 8 x 10, 9781951116125
Covers Conception Bay to The Enchanted Islands with over 84 anchorages described. For power or sail. Reformatted to 8x10 paperback. Gerry Cunningham's work lives on in our new Legacy Series. We have touched up the layout of this classic guide to make it easier to use. Laminated cover for...
Letters from the Sea
Letters from the Sea
PAR053
$9.95  
Paperback, Deborah Shapiro, 96 pages, 8.8 x 5.8, 9780939837038
Letters to children who have never been sailing written aboard the sailing yacht Northern Light during an 8,000 mile ocean voyage. The author describes life aboard a small sailboat in mid-ocean, close to birds, dolphins and sea life of all kinds. . Click the E-Book icon to get the Kindle version...
The Nautical Sextant (PAPERBACK)
The Nautical Sextant (PAPERBACK)
IHP_NSEXT
$29.95  
Paperback, WJ MORRIS, 270 pages, 7 x 10, 9781951116590
The Nautical Sextant reveals in pictures, prose, and perspective the experience and knowledge gained by the author from years of acquiring, studying, and restoring sextants from earlier times and from around the world. This fascinating book owes much of its attraction to the expert description...
Foil Cookery: Cooking Without Pots and Pans
Foil Cookery: Cooking Without Pots and Pans
IHP_FOIL
$10.95  
Paperback, Lori Herod, 120 pages, 6 x 9, 9781951116002
Slightly revised, Third Edition. A box of foil and this book and you're off on a new way of cooking perfect for camping, hunting, fishing trips, Scout troop outings, backyard barbecues, or just a hassle-free evening at home. . Lori Herod shows you how to make foil pots, skillets, a...
Rescue at the Top of the World
Rescue at the Top of the World
PAR033
$14.95  
Paperback, Shawn Shallow, 291 pages, 9 x 5.9, 9780939837656
Winter came early to the Arctic in 1897. Frigid temperatures brought pack ice that filled the waters north of the Bering Strait. As a result, virtually the entire North American whaling fleet was trapped, stranding 300 men to die of starvation and exposure. Three escaping ships raised the alarm....
Long Island Sound Chart Atlas (12 x 18 spiral-bound)
Long Island Sound Chart Atlas (12 x 18 spiral-bound)
IHP_LSCB1
$39.95  
Spiral-Bound, 46 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116323
The charts in this chart alas are significantly reduced in size, the text may be difficult to read. Charts are intended for planning only.
Cryptids 2025 Calendar
Cryptids 2025 Calendar
IHP_SDC25D
$15.95  
Cryptids... animals that researchers believe may exist, but whose existence is disputed or unerified by science, and that may exist ony in folktales or bizarre reports of sightins or encounters. This calendar features thirteen of them, some you've heard about, and other you might not have. Do you...
LANDFALL LEGALESE: CARRIBEAN
LANDFALL LEGALESE: CARRIBEAN
PAR017
$24.95  
Paperback, Alan E. Spears, 185 pages, 10.8 x 8.5, 9780939837205
A summary of the legal requirements, procedures and protocols required upon entering and leaving popular cruising areas in the Caribbean. Includes many of the actual clearance forms. A great aid and time saver for the cruising skipper and crew.
Spanish for Cruisers
Spanish for Cruisers
IHP_SFC2
$34.95  
Spiral-Bound, Kathy Parsons, 368 pages, 8.5 x 6, 9780967590523
THIS IS NOW A PRINT-ON-DEMAND TITLE. This second edition of the popular Spanish for Cruisers has been greatly expanded so that it now covers ALL the language and vocabulary necessary to cruise the Spanish-speaking countries of the Caribbean, Central and South America and Europe. There is...
2025 Tide Tables - East Coast of North America - U.S. Waters
2025 Tide Tables - East Coast of North America - U.S. Waters
IHP_ECT25
$24.95  
8.5 x 11, 9781951116989
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Can-to-Pan Cookery
Can-to-Pan Cookery
PAR043
$9.95  
Paperback, Lynne OrloffJones, 240 pages, 8.5 x 5.6, 9780939837830
Lynne Orloff-Jones takes simple ingredients that don t require refrigeration and whips them into delicious meals. Whether you re camping or sailing, on a budget or just in a hurry, keep Can-to-Pan Cookery handy when you need a fast, inexpensive and tasty meal. . Packed with 211 recipes, from...
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